Strategic Director Regeneration and Environment

at  Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

Job description
Directorate - Regeneration & Environment
37 hours per week, permanent
The Council is delivering an ambitious programme of regeneration and development across the borough. From town centre flagship schemes such as Forge Island, Riverside Gardens which is a new public park running alongside the River Don, the redevelopment of the markets and a new central library, to wider development schemes such as the Advanced Manufacturing Park (AMP), Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District (AMID), Junction 31 East Business Park, and Swinton, Dinnington and Wath town centre schemes, there’s a lot happening in the borough.
A key part of any regeneration is the importance of a clean and safe environment. Our vision is to create clean and welcoming neighbourhoods across our borough and in turn, secure our natural environment for the next generation. Rotherham has beautiful places to visit and is bustling with cultural and leisure activities, such as Wentworth Woodhouse, Clifton Park and our country parks.
As Strategic Director of Regeneration and Environment you will lead a large and diverse range of services which include Transport, Waste, Community Safety, Licensing, Planning and Business Investment. You will have a key role in developing and maintaining core relationships with the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority working to transform the landscape of Rotherham for the future.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact our advising consultants at GatenbySanderson, Philip Emms (07590225472) or Marnie Lodhi (07795 654 812). For further information or to apply please visit www.gatenbysanderson.com/job/GSe113090
This post will have access to the Public Services Network, if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at the Basic level (unspent criminal convictions).
This post is classed as ‘politically restricted’ under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (as amended). The full details of the restrictions are set out in the Statutory Instrument, but broadly the restrictions prohibit candidature from public elected office; holding office in a political party; as well as involvement in political activities such as canvassing or public speaking/writing.
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. For further information, please visit our website.
Until 31st March 2026 employees paid at Band D and above are subject to a temporary pay reduction of 1.15% spread out by means of a monthly deduction from each pay period over the full financial year. In recognition of implementing this temporary measure, those who experience a pay reduction will be awarded three additional days leave (pro rata for part-time).

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